We are pleased to have John Slonina return to deliver another presentation to our group, this time about landscape photography.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Meeting start time: 7pm (Zoom conferencing line opens approximately 15 minutes before start time)
To join the meeting, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/74909264555
This program will provide several techniques on how to take your landscape photography to the next level. Some examples are demonstrated with before and after photos and video. We will also discuss how to get great DOF, shutter speed, and compositions to make your photos stand out. This will help you understand light and how to use it to your advantage. John will also discuss how to maximize special weather conditions like fog, rainbows and storms. John will also discuss strategies for photographing water (lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and the ocean).
A bulk of this program will have a section on different strategies to deal with contrast and bad light. It is a common problem to have a properly exposed foreground and a washed-out sky or a properly exposed sky and a dark foreground. We will also cover how to use contrast to your advantage, which equipment to buy or skip, which filters to use, and how and when to use them. There will be a demo on common cell phone apps and software that predict the Milky Way, sunrise, sunset, tides, and moon rise/set and direction of light.
About John
John Slonina is an award winning professional nature photographer, tour leader, and speaker who is devoted to the conservation of wild places and wild things. His work has been published in numerous books, calendars, and post cards. His photographs are featured in private collections and galleries throughout the world. View his work at www.sphotography.com
Growing up in New England John’s passion for wild places led to a childhood rich in outdoor adventures. He has been studying and photographing nature for over 40 years. He believes that a personal connection to nature is necessary to increase a person’s desire to protect a particular species and habitat.
With a degree in Business Management, John decided to change course and align his career with his passion—nature photography. He began offering photo tours over 13 years ago and enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge of the outdoors with others. He finds it rewarding to watch the excitement of his participants as they see a particular animal or natural phenomena for the first time.
When he is not out photographing John enjoys kayaking, watching wildlife, hiking, snowshoeing, and spending time with family and friends.